Label Tasks Automatically in Hive
Imagine this scenario: You edit a task title, and instantly, the appropriate labels are applied or updated. No more manual labeling or forgetting to add crucial tags. This automation does it all for you, keeping your Hive workspace organized and efficient.
Setting Up the Automation in Hive Automate
Let's break down the process of creating this powerful automation:
- Access Hive Automate: If you have the Hive Automate add-on, navigate to the Hive Automate section and create a new recipe.
- Connect Your Hive Account: Ensure your Hive account is connected to Automate.
- Set Up the Trigger:
- Choose "New or Updating Action in Hive" as your trigger.
- Monitor the "Action" object.
- Set trigger events to "New Action" and "Updated Action".
- Focus on the "Title" field (you can also monitor the description if needed).
- Optionally, limit the trigger to a specific project or keep it open for all projects.
- Configure the Actions:
- Action 1: List all labels available in Hive.
- Action 2: Create an empty variable to store matched labels.
- Action 3: Set up a loop to check each label against the title.
- Use an if statement to check if the title contains the label keyword.
- Add matching labels to the variable created in Action 2.
- Action 4: Update the existing action with the new labels.
The Logic Behind the Automation
The core of this automation lies in the loop that checks each label against the task title. Here's a simplified breakdown of the logic:
- For each label in Hive:
- Check if the task title contains the label keyword.
- If it does, add the label to our list of labels to apply.
- After checking all labels, update the task with the new list of labels.
This process ensures that all relevant labels are applied based on the content of the title, keeping your tasks accurately tagged with minimal effort.
Conclusion
This Hive automation is a game-changer for teams looking to maintain an organized and efficient project management system. By automatically applying labels based on task titles, you'll save time, reduce errors, and keep your Hive workspace consistently organized.
Remember, if you need help implementing this automation or have ideas for other workflows you'd like to streamline, Connex is here to help. Book a free discovery call, and let's take your Hive experience to the next level!
Happy automating!
